IN mid-2020 MidCoast Council instigated development of a local community plan for the North Arm Cove and Carrington communities. Council then formed a steering group of North Arm Cove residents to develop the plan. Advertise with News of The Area…
A NUMBER of community organisations and groups have been awarded funding under the Local Strengthening Grants program by Port Stephens Council. The Local Strengthening Fund aims to build sustainable local communities and environments, and enhance the wellbeing and development of…
AFTER thirteen years with Port Stephens Council, Wayne Wallis has resigned from his role as General Manager. Mr Wallis said he’s stepping down from full time employment to begin working towards retirement. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
IF you’d like to join a group of fun and friendly locals for a BBQ, consider catching up with the members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club. They certainly know how to have a great time together! Advertise with News…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update for Port Stephens. Motor Vehicle Accidents On the morning of Friday 27 May, fire and rescue crews attended a single vehicle motor vehicle accident with one person trapped in Salamander Bay. Advertise…
IN mid-2020 MidCoast Council instigated development of a local community plan for the North Arm Cove and Carrington communities. Council then formed a steering group of North Arm Cove residents to develop the plan. Advertise with News of The Area…
FOLLOWING a six-month trial, Port Stephens Council has decided on the status of off-lead dogs on Boat Harbour Beach. Commencing on Wednesday 4 August 2021, a trial was conducted permitting dogs off lead on Boat Harbour Beach. Advertise with News…
PORT STEPHENS households experiencing difficulty paying their energy bills will be able to access up to $1,600 a year in help after Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean increased support payments. The Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) program has…
THIS year’s NSW Rural Fire Service Winter Fire Safety Campaign’s theme is ‘Be Safe, Not Sorry’. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter says that this theme is essential following NSW Brigades attending 3,502 home fires last year. Advertise…
PORT Stephens Council will provide a report on the maintenance of Taylors Beach. On Thursday 5 May, Taylors Beach Residents Committee invited all East Ward Councillors to a meeting in which they acknowledged their feelings of neglect by the Council.…